On December 1, 2008, I left home with the intention of travelling the entire Indian nation on my motorcycle all alone. I had quit my job as a Sales Manager at Aditi Technologies just to do be truly free! The main objective of this trip was to enjoy myself and be one with the surroundings, especially jungles and wildlife. But, the hidden objective was to study the adventure tourism market of India and get first-hand experience. After all, my interests lie in starting and running a successful 'adventure tourism' venture.
I ended up covering 17,000 kilometres (kms) across 23 states in 4 and a half months till that day!
On April 15, 2009, I had a head on collision with a jeep enroute to Bhutan close to the West Bengal/Assam/Bhutan border. I suffered from a dislocated collar bone (acromio clavicular) and had to undergo multiple surgeries to fix this dislocation. Currently, I am on the recovery mode and am eagerly waiting for the day when I will be able to complete the remainder of my journey and the country.
In the meanwhile, I have put together various content sources (Route Map, Videos, Photographs, Blog Posts) to document and share my experience with the world. I would love to hear your comments and would be glad to assist anyone who is planning to explore India on his/her motorcycle.
Route Map
View my solo all india motorcycle journey in a larger map
Videos
Photo Gallery
Blog Posts All related blog posts can be viewed here.
As of March 27, 2010: I have made a full recovery and am waiting to grab the first opportunity that allows me to complete the remainder of my journey. Thank you all for your wishes!!
Awesome stuff. You are a true biker it seems. Be in touch -
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Deputy Editor
BIKE India magazine
Thank you Bunny Punia! I look forward to hearing from you.
ReplyDeleteLol... THis is fantastic. This is like reading achapter from my life....
ReplyDeleteIs it so? Then, all the more reason for us to jam up and share our stories.
ReplyDeleteHi Sankara.... Just thought I'd share a News article with which you'd probably relate too.
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Awesome! This is great stuff! Both of us share similar passions and backgrounds. Now, we should definitely meet up :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing dude...Ive decided to quit my job by November end and have planned an unplanned road trip on RE Electra 4S throughout the country alone. Just wen i was looking for like minded souls I bumped into ur blog. loads of info for nomads like me. im sure gonna bombard u wid numerous queries dude!!
ReplyDeleteYou would be more than welcome to ask your questions Subu! I would love to help like minded souls.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bunny Punia! I look forward to hearing from you.
ReplyDeleteWell I guess such things happen when you go on an adventurous journey. I guess these things happen for the good...try to bring your adrenalin down for a while... :-)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your accident.
ReplyDeleteHey just came across your article. can i have some pictures and more details about your fantastic journey across india so that we can share your story at our website too.
ReplyDeleteyou can contact me at shivam.tomar@gmail.com
Depends on what your website is? Can you please mail me with details at sankaracs@beontheroad.com
ReplyDeleteMr. Subramanian I salute your spirit of adventure, and I am so sad to hear about your accident.
ReplyDeleteI wish you get well soon and start the journey again ...Miles to go sir...
Mr. Subramanian may i ask you some questions about your journey as Im also planning to visit Chandigarh to Agra on my motorcycle ( SUZUKI SHOGUN), at the end of this month .
ReplyDeletelookng forward to hearing from you soon!!
Varun,
ReplyDeleteApologies for my tardy response. Please feel free to ask your questions. You can mail me at sankaracs@beontheroad.com
Varun,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wishes. I recovered completely back in Aug 2009 and since then have done quite a few rides and travels.
I planned to travell all over india. My plan to touch 28 states and all UTs . Starting from srinagar ending in Delhi. I need your help in this matter. My mission is 'Waste disposal in our own home' .... I would like to spread this message to school children... please help. My vehicle : Bullet Royal enfield : 350 . almost all permission I got from the concerned department. thanks
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Alex, mail me at sankaracs@beontheroad.com and I would love to help answer all your questions.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Alex..Any help in Jamshedpur please get in touch .. 9955350466
ReplyDeleteMr. Motorcyclist, i am really motivated frm ur journey, all across india, i am also planning to travel from kolkata and ending up in delhi on CBR150R, gimme sm ideas what to carry for long long journey and what to do and not to do or avoid ??
ReplyDeleteYour exp. must help me.
waiting to hear from you asap... love ur journey reallly
You can check this post of mine that talks about packing tips for a motorcycle trip http://www.beontheroad.com/2012/10/packing-tips-for-your-motorcycle-trip.html.
ReplyDeleteIf you can, you should avoid night driving and riding after drinking and always wear a helmet :-) Simple stuff, but always works!!
hi I am overwhelmed to read your posts
ReplyDeleteI have a plan to make a world tour with my motorcycle....... need your help
Sure. Mail me at sankaracs@beontheroad.com
ReplyDeleteTure adventure. I will also try this once in life to travel whole India
ReplyDeleteYou should and I am sure you will like it.
ReplyDeleteNice Blog
ReplyDeleteAnybody organizing All-India bike trip, without any proper itinerary/schedules? I would like to join for some non scheduled journeys, using things like tents... Kindly inform if there is any such community out there. I ll be grateful
ReplyDeleteHow was your journey, Maninr?
ReplyDeleteIf you are planning 1 in the upcoming future, I would like to join for some non scheduled journeys, using things like tents... Kindly inform if there is any such plans or community out there daring to do that. I ll be grateful
How was your journey? Are you planning 1 in the near future?
ReplyDeleteI would like to join for some non scheduled journeys, using things like tents... Kindly inform if there is any such plans or community out there daring to do this. I ll be grateful
Anybody organizing All-India bike trip, without any proper itinerary/schedules? I would like to join for some non scheduled journeys, using things like tents... Kindly inform if there is any such community out there. I ll be grateful
ReplyDeleteI would not know about that Praveen. Sorry!
ReplyDeletePraveen, my journey was fabulous. Currently, I am not planning any bike trips, but will let you know when a plan forms.
ReplyDeleteWho is Maninr? :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Praveen. No motorcycle trips currently.
ReplyDeleteif you want you can join us ...we r planning a road trip frm ngp to goa 2000 plus km.
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Thank you Mahesh for the invite, but may be some other time.
ReplyDeletehi i also want to go on india trip if there is any community call me or email me abhargava55@gmail.com my ph no is 08053290003
ReplyDeleteI will let you know Amarjeet.
ReplyDeletesomeone interesting to make south to north india trip on motorbikes?
ReplyDeleteif yes then plz let me know coy i will arrive in kochi on 22 oct.
friends i am waiting for ur replies
thanks
jack
A travelogue close to my heart... I am sure our tyremarks have crossed many a times.
ReplyDeleteI am sure! Happy Riding and happy travels!
ReplyDeleteAs of now, I know no one, but I do hear from my group, I will let you know. Happy Travels Jack!
ReplyDeleteOn June, I will be on a all north Bengal tour from Siliguri covering hills of Darjeeling, Doors, Coochbehar, Dinajpur (N & S) & Maldah on my 2-wheeler, u can join me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invitation, but I am not sure I will be in India in June. Am continuing my international travels even in 2014.
ReplyDeleteHi I saw your blog recently and liked it... could you guide me on how to start about it... did you have everything planned upright. or it was just start and end... whatever comes w'll deal with it... (kind off...). One more thing may I ask you the bike on which did you ride... the glory... I have 150 cc... so... was wondering whether it would take it or not...
ReplyDeleteI did it on thunderbird 350cc. 150 cc can also take it.
ReplyDeletei had a theme (wildlife), but apart from that, my plans were very flexible. I went to a place, found myself some accommodation, stayed there. if i liked a place, i stayed longer. I i didn't like it, i moved on quickly.
nice post tanks for sharing that.motor bike tours and enjoying the tours.
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You are welcome!
ReplyDeletehello mr. sankara, we too are planning an all india ride, would you tell me how much it cost? we are planning to do it on the thunderbird 350, please send give us your suggestions
ReplyDeleteHi Praveen, you still interested in doing an all India trip? Regards S~
ReplyDeleteJesse, for a simple budget experience, take INR 1000 per day per person plus fuel expenses.
ReplyDeletewe are planning to ride kanyakumari to ladakh in 30 days if it's possible or not can you guide us and please send your feedback
ReplyDeleteIt is possible if you plan well. But, if I were you, I would take my time and enjoy the whole journey with a bit more time.
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